Treatments for vascular disease range from dietary changes to surgery, depending on the nature of the specific disease or disorder.
HealthInsite also has specific topic pages linking to information on Arteriosclerosis, Deep Vein Thrombosis and High Blood Pressure (Hypertension).
Follow the links below to find information on treatments for vascular disease.
Updated October 2011
Related HealthInsite Topics
Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Vascular Disease
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for the effectiveness of treatments for vascular disease.
25 Resources Found
| Title: |
Fainting
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Fainting is a momentary episode of unconsciousness caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure. Common causes include heat, pain or distress. If you feel faint, lie down and elevate your feet. You can get up slowly after ten minutes. If a person doesn't recover quickly, always seek urgent medical attention. The collapse could have been triggered by a more serious event such as cerebral haemorrhage (stroke). |
| Date: |
Nov 2011 |
| Title: |
Eye conditions - giant cell arteritis
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Giant cell arteritis (or temporal arteritis) is inflammation of the arteries. If blood vessels servicing the eyes are affected, sudden blindness can result. Treatment with corticosteroids is urgent. New onset headache and vision loss are the most common symptoms. About half of those with giant cell arteritis also have polymyalgia rheumatica. |
| Date: |
Oct 2011 |
| Title: |
Blood pressure (low) - hypotension
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Hypotension, or low blood pressure, means that the pressure of blood as it circulates around the body is lower than normal or lower than expected. Hypotension is only a problem if it has a negative impact on the body. Symptoms may include light-headedness, dizziness, weakness, blurred vision, fatigue and fainting. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
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Raynaud's phenomenon
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Raynaud's phenomenon affects the blood flow to the extremities, most often fingers and toes. It is caused by a sudden constriction of the blood vessels. The skin will change in colour from white, to blue and then red. There is usually discomfort such as pain, tingling and numbness. Women under 25 years are most susceptible. In some cases, Raynaud's phenomenon may be caused by an underlying autoimmune disorder, such as scleroderma. |
| Date: |
Aug 2011 |
| Title: |
Vascular Health
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| Publisher: |
HealthInsite Topic Page
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| Description: |
Links to information about vascular health and vascular diseases, including prevention, risk factors, treatment, support services and statistics. |
| Date: |
Jul 2011 |
| Title: |
Henoch-Schonlein purpura
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Henoch-Schonlein purpura (HSP) is a short-term inflammation of certain blood vessels. Another name for Henoch-Schonlein purpura is anaphylactoid purpura. Symptoms include a purple spotted skin rash, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. The cause is unknown, but HSP tends to develop after an upper respiratory tract infection or a bout of hay fever. Children and adults usually make a full recovery, but in extreme cases, the kidneys can be damaged. |
| Date: |
Jun 2011 |
| Title: |
Subarachnoid haemorrhage
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
A subarachnoid haemorrhage is a bleed usually associated with aneurysms or other weakened blood vessels of the brain. It can be fatal if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Causes include a ruptured cerebral aneurysm, ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM), or trauma such as a blow to the head. |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
| Title: |
Aneurysm
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the wall of a blood vessel, such as an artery. Aneurysms most commonly develop along the aorta (the body's main blood vessel) and in blood vessels of the brain. If an aneurysm ruptures, death can occur in minutes. |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
| Title: |
Compression therapy for venous disease
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Compression therapy, by bandaging or stockings, is routine for thromboprophylaxis and for chronic venous disease and its complications, including deep venous thrombosis.The degree of compression is dependent on the condition being treated and underlying patient factors. |
| Date: |
Dec 2010 |
| Title: |
Follow-up of peripheral stent
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| Publisher: |
Department of Health Western Australia
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| Description: |
Surveillance imaging algorithm for follow-up of patients with peripheral stent. |
| Date: |
Jan 2012 |
| Title: |
Urticaria and angioedema
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| Publisher: |
Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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| Description: |
Hives (also known as urticaria or angioedema) look like mosquito bites. Although some unlucky individuals can have them every day for weeks, individual lumps usually disappear within minutes to hours. In most, hives are not due to allergy. |
| Date: |
Jun 2010 |
| Title: |
Varicocele - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
A varicocele is a collection of widened veins that occurs on the outside of the testicle. A varicocele usually affects only the left testicle. |
| Date: |
Sep 2009 |
| Title: |
Low blood pressure - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
Blood pressure is determined by 3 main factors. Find out what causes low blood pressure and what you can do about it. |
| Date: |
May 2009 |
| Title: |
Spinal cord embolisation (AVM/DAVF)
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| Description: |
Detailed information for consumers and carers about spinal cord embolisation for arteriovenous malformation (AVM) or dural arteriovenous fistula (DAVF) - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: |
May 2009 |
| Title: |
SAH vasospasm endovascular treatment
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| Description: |
Detailed information for consumers and carers about SAH vasospasm and its treatment - including what SAH is and treatment options, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: |
May 2009 |
| Title: |
Interventional radiological treatment of intracranial (brain) aneurysms
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| Publisher: |
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR)
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| Description: |
Detailed information for consumers and carers about interventional radiological treatment of intracranial (brain) aneurysms - including what an aneurysm is and what does the treatment involve, how to prepare for the treatment, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: |
May 2009 |
| Title: |
Preventing foot ulcers
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prescriber
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| Description: |
Foot ulceration is an unfortunate complication of a number of chronic diseases, especially diabetes mellitus. Patients with peripheral neuropathy, foot deformity or peripheral vascular disease have an increased risk of developing foot ulcers. |
| Date: |
Aug 2008 |
| Title: |
Raynaud's disease - myDr.com.au
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| Publisher: |
myDr
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| Description: |
For people who have Raynaud's disease, cold hands and feet can be a problem with serious consequences. |
| Date: |
Jun 2008 |
| Title: |
Blunt cerebrovascular injury
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| Publisher: |
Department of Health Western Australia
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| Description: |
Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients at risk of a cerebrovascular injury following blunt trauma. |
| Date: |
Jan 2012 |
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